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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.47, 1,316.62 and 581.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.47, 1,316.62 and 581.16 is: 801.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.47 : 1,316.62 = 581.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.47/1,316.62 = 581.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.47x = 1,316.62 × 581.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.47x = 765,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,166.88/954.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.67

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